Studio Apartment Rent in Derry, NH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Derry, New Hampshire as of October 2026. That's +45% lower than the citywide median of $2,263 and +3% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Derry
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Derry
Compare Derry's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in New Hampshire
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont | $920 |
| 2 | Laconia | $990 |
| 3 | Keene | $1,100 |
| 4 | Concord | $1,160 |
| 5 | Derry (this page) | $1,250 |
| 6 | Salem | $1,320 |
| 7 | Rochester | $1,340 |
| 8 | Somersworth | $1,360 |
| 9 | Dover | $1,370 |
| 10 | Manchester | $1,415 |
| 11 | Nashua | $1,440 |
| 12 | Lebanon | $1,480 |
| 13 | Newmarket | $1,560 |
| 14 | Hampton | $1,590 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | $1,620 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New Hampshire
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exeter | $2,000 |
| 2 | Bedford | $1,950 |
| 3 | Merrimack | $1,670 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | $1,620 |
| 5 | Hampton | $1,590 |
| 6 | Newmarket | $1,560 |
| 7 | Lebanon | $1,480 |
| 8 | Nashua | $1,440 |
| 9 | Manchester | $1,415 |
| 10 | Dover | $1,370 |
| 11 | Somersworth | $1,360 |
| 12 | Rochester | $1,340 |
| 13 | Salem | $1,320 |
| 14 | Derry (this page) | $1,250 |
| 15 | Concord | $1,160 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Derry.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Derry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen, MA | 12.4 mi | $1,360 | +$110 (+9%) |
| Manchester, NH | 14.4 mi | $1,415 | +$165 (+13%) |
| Dracut, MA | 14.8 mi | $1,520 | +$270 (+22%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 17 mi | $1,670 | +$420 (+34%) |
| Lowell, MA | 17.6 mi | $1,408 | +$158 (+13%) |
| Bedford, NH | 18.2 mi | $1,950 | +$700 (+56%) |
| Andover, MA | 18.7 mi | $1,770 | +$520 (+42%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 19.7 mi | $2,230 | +$980 (+78%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 20.4 mi | $1,735 | +$485 (+39%) |
| Exeter, NH | 20.8 mi | $2,000 | +$750 (+60%) |
| Billerica, MA | 22.7 mi | $1,840 | +$590 (+47%) |
| Wilmington, MA | 23.9 mi | $2,690 | +$1,440 (+115%) |
Studio rent in Derry — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Derry?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Derry, New Hampshire is $1,250 per month. This is +45% below the citywide median of $2,263.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Derry?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,000 ($4,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Derry expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Derry's studio median of $1,250 is +3% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Derry rank for studio rent in New Hampshire?
Among the 18 cities in New Hampshire with studio data, Derry ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Derry?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Derry.